Efforts to advance vital Newport project are confirmed

Irish Water's investment plan and design work in respect of the Newport Sewerage Scheme is ongoing with current efforts focused on reviewing new effluent discharge points.

The news has been confirmed to Councillor Brendan Mulroy.

He has also been informed that Irish Water is preparing to complete an effluent dispersion model of Clew Bay.

Irish Water will submit a foreshore licence application to the Department of Local Government this month for permission to carry out survey works on the bay, Councillor Mulroy stated.

"I have been told this is a crucial path item for the advancement of the project," he explained.

Councillor Mulroy added he will keep campaigning for the swift delivery of the Newport sewerage treatment plant.